Lancia Gamma Returns… as an SUV
Yet another iconic nameplate has been resurrected as an SUV.
Renault Unveils Niagara Name for New Pick-up
The new “robust pick-up” is destined for Latin America.
GAC AION UT Lands in New Zealand – Big Ambitions in a Small Package
The compact EV market in New Zealand is about to get a new contender, and if first impressions are anything to go by, the new GAC AION UT could shake up the segment in a very big way. Unveiled at Auckland’s stylish Glasshouse venue in Morningside, the AION UT arrives with a clear mission: deliver […]
Mercedes-Benz’s Epic 50,000km Global Adventure is Coming to New Zealand
The world’s oldest car brand is celebrating 140 years by driving across six continents, and Kiwi owners are invited to join the story. Mercedes-Benz is about to bring one of the most ambitious automotive celebrations ever attempted to New Zealand, and it’s not arriving quietly. The German luxury marque has launched its global “140 Years. […]
The Importance of the Volvo EX60 by Lorina Gewargis – Product Lead
Volvo is quite literally charging ahead with its latest masterpiece, the EX60. More than just a new model, it’s a huge step in their fully electric future, and as such, is built on a completely new architecture designed from the ground up for EVs. We sat down with Lorina Gewargis, the product lead for the […]
Mercedes turns up the drama – E 53 Hybrid Dark Carbon and E 300 AMG Night Edition arrive in NZ
Mercedes‑Benz has quietly added two sharply dressed E‑Class flavours to its line-up in New Zealand: the Mercedes‑AMG E 53 Hybrid Dark Carbon Edition and the Mercedes‑Benz E 300 AMG Night Edition. Both play the “dark, sporty, premium” card (subtle aggression outside, plush executive comfort inside) and give Kiwi buyers a way to stand out without […]
This Hyosung GV250 carries way more than just riders
Motorcycles come in all shapes and sizes, arguably with even more variation than cars, which we cover here more frequently. This usually helps convey their purpose and intended use even before the rider climbs on them. And, ever since their inception, the luggage they carry in terms of stories is frequently larger than their physical […]
Carolyn McMahon on Steering Honda NZ Through a Dynamic Era
Carolyn McMahon, President of Honda New Zealand, embodies a rare blend of deep institutional knowledge and forward-thinking leadership. With a career spanning over three decades exclusively within the Honda family, McMahon’s journey from a personal assistant to a board member across two countries offers a unique perspective on navigating the automotive industry’s evolving landscape. A […]
‘Our Dummies are American’ – GWM’s Epic Crash Test Facility in Baoding, China
There’s something strangely unsettling about watching a brand-new car being deliberately smashed into a wall at 60km/h. Not because it’s violent (although it really is) but because of how clinical it all feels. Engineers stare at screens, high-speed cameras blink silently, and somewhere in the middle of the chaos sits a very expensive crash test […]
A first day review of Forza Horizon 6 from an actual car guy
There are very few game launches that still feel like an event. Those where you glance at the clock every fifteen minutes, convince yourself you should probably get some sleep, then immediately decide sleep can wait another hour. Last night was one of those nights. Ever since Playground Games dropped that first trailer for Forza […]